Sciatica

This condition is caused by compression of the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body that runs from the lower back down to the legs. This results in radiating pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the lower back and legs. Sciatica is often due to herniated discs, spinal stenosis, bone spurs, or muscle spasms that pressure the sciatic nerve. While mild cases resolve with rest and physiotherapy, severe cases may require medical intervention.

Why Choose Our Spine Specialist?

We at Aster Hospitals offer advanced non-surgical and surgical treatments for sciatica, ensuring long-term pain relief and mobility restoration through personalized care. Our team of spine specialists and pain management experts tailor treatment plans based on the severity and underlying cause of sciatica. Using the best diagnostic tools, such as MRI, CT scans, and nerve conduction studies, we accurately identify nerve compression to determine the most effective course of treatment.

Our comprehensive approach includes physical therapy and posture correction to relieve nerve pressure, pain management techniques involving NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, and nerve pain medications, as well as minimally invasive procedures like epidural steroid injections to control inflammation. For severe cases, we specialize in advanced surgical interventions such as microdiscectomy and spinal decompression surgery to correct the root cause of the condition.

When to see a Spine Specialist?

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:

• Persistent lower back and leg pain lasting more than a few weeks
• Numbness sensations in the legs or feet
• Muscle weakness or difficulty walking
• Loss of bowel control

Causes and Risk Factors of Sciatica

• Herniated or Bulging Discs – A common cause, where spinal discs press against the nerve.
• Piriformis Syndrome – A tight piriformis muscle irritating the sciatic nerve.
• Spondylolisthesis – A slipped vertebra that pinches the sciatic nerve.
• Trauma or Injury – Accidents or falls that impact the lower spine.
• Obesity and Sedentary Lifestyle – Excess weight and prolonged sitting increase pressure on the sciatic nerve.